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06/29/2023
UnitedHealthcare Adding Enhanced Login Security
UnitedHealthcare online users will see a new login screen on July 7, 2023. On July 14, 2023, they will also be offered a new way to authenticate via their phone.
06/29/2023
HSA-Eligibility - Relief Ending for COVID-Related Expenses
HSA-Eligibility - Relief Ending for COVID-Related Expenses June 2023 As the various COVID-related requirements and delays for group health plans are coming to an end, the IRS provided guidance l...
06/28/2023
Take a Fresh Look at Mutual of Omaha Dental Plans
Here's some news that'll put a smile on your face — new enhancements to Mutual of Omaha's dental insurance plans are right around the corner. In fact, you can sell plans with the new enhancements on J...
06/26/2023
Anthem is Migrating your Life and Disability Clients to a New System
As previously communicated, StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (The Standard) will soon acquire Elevance's life and disability (L&D) business. The contract is expected to close in the first quarter of...
06/26/2023
News From Anthem: CAA Gag Clause Compliance Requirements
Anthem has sent emails to employer groups with information about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) gag clause provision. Take a look at how the CAA gag clause provision impacts your clients.
06/26/2023
Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series - Q3 2023
Summit Employee Benefits Online Education Webinar Series – Q3 2023 Amwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to ...
06/22/2023
Covered California Small Business Q4 2023 Update
Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) has announced their Q4 2023 update. Rates Rates show an average moderate increase across the state. HMO | Full: 0.4% HMO | Limited: 1.6% H...
06/22/2023
Cigna + Oscar Q4 Update
Cigna + Oscar has released their Q4 update. There are no plan or benefit changes, and quoting is now available. The statewide average rate change is: PLAN TYPE FULL NETWORK LIMI...
06/21/2023
Aetna Dental & Vision Ranked #1 by J.D. Power
J.D. Power has ranked both Aetna vision and Aetna dental plans #1 in Consumer Satisfaction of all plan providers!
06/21/2023
Sutter Health Plus Q4 2023 Update
Sutter Health Plus has issued a rate update for Q4 2023. Statewide average change for the quarter shows: PLAN TYPE QUARTERLY AVERAGE CHANGE HMO 8.2% ...
06/21/2023
UnitedHealthcare Launches Direct Marketing Campaign
UnitedHealthcare is launching a new direct marketing campaign in mid-June, targeting prospect businesses with 7-250 employees.
06/20/2023
Aetna CA Small Group Pharmacy Drug List Changes Coming July 2023
The Aetna Health Exchange plan – Small Group formulary will now be separated in to two separate formularies – California HMO and California OAMC/PPO.
06/20/2023
UnitedHealthcare Announces Q3-Q4 Employer Incentive for Ancillary Products
[Updated] UnitedHealthcare has announced the Activate the Savings Ancillary Credit for Employers, which allows groups to earn a $50, one-time credit per enrolling employee between 6/1/2023 and 1/1/202...
06/20/2023
Webinar Replay: PCORI Fee Refresher
PCORI Fee Refresher As many of you begin assisting brokers and employers with PCORI calculations, reporting and payments, we’ll take a few minutes to remind you of which plans are subject to the fe...
06/17/2023
Reporting PCORI Fees to the IRS Due July 31, 2023
A Reminder on Reporting PCORI Fees to the IRS June 2023 Fully insured carriers and most self-insured health plan sponsors must pay annual Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee...
06/16/2023
Blue Shield Pharmacy Drug Cost Reports (RxDC) Submitted
Blue Shield of California has successfully submitted 2023 data reports to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
06/16/2023
Blue Shield Offers New Tool For EDI Groups To Add To Their Toolbelt
On Friday, June 23, your EDI clients will receive full editing capabilities in the Employer Enrollment Tool.
06/16/2023
Blue Shield Virtual Blue Gives Members Access To Top Physicians And 24-Hour Care
Check out this quick video on how virtual care teams work from the Virtual Blue homepage.
06/16/2023
UnitedHealthcare Briefing: A Simpler Healthcare Experience
Join UnitedHealthcare and Deft Research for the webinar, "Supporting Employees with a Simpler Healthcare Experience," on Tuesday, June 27.
06/15/2023